Desoto County Justice Court

3423 Industrial Dr. W, Hernando, MS 38632 United States

Building Area (sf): 24,400 sf

Completion: January 2023

Architect of Record:

UrbanARCH Associates, P.C.

• Owner/Client:
• General Contractor: Murphy & Sons Inc.
• Electrical: CSA Engineering, Blair Parker Design (Landscape), Bray Firm (Civil),
• Engineering:
  
• Other:
  
• Photography:
  DCJC
  
  1 – Main Entry and Side elevations. Photo by Bruce Cole Photography.
  2 – Floor Plan Diagram and Site Diagram.
  3 – Side and Rear Elevations. Pedestrian covered walkway. Photo by Bruce Cole Photography and Mellon Studio.
  4 – Front Façade detail. Photo by Bruce Cole Photography.
  5 – Covered Entry. Photo by Mellon Studio.
  6 – Front and Side elevations. Photo by Mellon Studio.
  7 – Main Lobby and Entry Interiors. Photo by Bruce Cole Photography and Mellon Studio.
  8 – Clerk Office Interior and Corridor Interior. Photo by Mellon Studio and Bruce Cole Photography.
  10 – Interior Court Room and details. Photo by Mellon Studio.
  
  

A municipal court facility designed with a distinct architectural focus on its public-facing areas. These sections of the facility are characterized by inviting and visually engaging elements to create an inclusive and approachable atmosphere for the community it serves. In contrast, other areas within the facility, such as administrative and private spaces, feature more subdued and functional designs to prioritize efficiency and privacy.

Desoto County Justice Center is a 25,000 sf. court and office facility located adjacent to the County Detention Facility. The building sits prominently at the terminus of the approach drive and parking lot. Included within it are two identical courtrooms which seat approximately 200 occupants each. The roof is lifted above each courtroom to provide daylight into the space without compromising security and/or privacy. The glassy entry and waiting lobbies are bathed in sunlight throughout each day while the rest of the structure is wrapped in burnished concrete masonry and a dark metal skin. A large entry porch allows for outdoor waiting and queuing as needed and provides a unique entry sequence. Court Clerk offices, judges offices, and a visitation center complete the program.